Something, Someday

The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Christian Robinson

You’re told that
This won’t work,
But how will you know
If you never try?

Presidential inaugural poet and #1New York Timesbestselling author Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Christian Robinson have created a timeless message of hope.

Sometimes the world feels broken. And problems seem too big to fix. But somehow, we all have the power to make a difference. With a little faith, and maybe the help of a friend, together we can find beauty and create change.

With intimate and inspiring text and powerfully stunning illustrations,Something, Somedayreveals how even the smallest gesture can have a lasting impact.

Amanda Gormanis the youngest presidential inaugural poet in US history. She is the #1New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Hill We Climb,Call Us What We Carry, and her childrens picture bookChange Sings, illustrated by Loren Long. Amanda is a committed advocate for the environment, racial equality, and gender justice. In a groundbreaking collaboration with the Este Lauder Companies as a Global Changemaker, she established the Writing Change initiative to support grassroots organizations dedicated to advancing literacy as a pathway to social change. She graduated cum laude from Harvard University and now lives in her hometown of Los Angeles. Please visit her at TheAmandaGorman.com or on Instagram @AmandaSCGorman.

Christian Robinsonreceived a Caldecott Honor and a Coretta Scott King Honor Award for his art inLast Stop on Market Street, written by Matt de la Pea. He is the author and illustrator of the picture booksAnotherandYou Matter, and he has illustrated many more, includingNina: A Story of Nina Simoneby Traci N. Todd andThe Benchby Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex. He lives in Oakland. Please visit him at TheArtOfFun.com or on Instagram @TheArtOfFun.

• Publisher:Viking Books for Young Readers (September 26, 2023)
• Language:English
• Hardcover:40 pages
• ISBN-10:0593203259
• ISBN-13:9780593203255
• Reading age:4 – 8 years
• Grade level:Preschool – 3
• Item Weight:1.25 pounds